East Looe Travel Guide

 Carmela71 Says:  We had here some tea. I have to say that England is the only palce I enjoy the tea, even if when I was younger, i was more fan of tea than coffe, since university times lol Coffe began to be part of my daily life ;-) One of the oldest buildings in Looe.It was owned by... 

 Carmela71 Says:  The national dish of Cornwall Expect to pay 75p for a small one and between £1.50 and £2.25 (UK pounds) for a big one. The tradition pasties were Beef, potato's and vegetables. These days you can buy them in all different flavours and combinations. Curry flavour is a great... 

 Carmela71 Says:  Famous 15th Century House. We did not stop for a drink, but I loved the building, so we took a photo. 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Between the Bridge and the Old Guildhall stands the 'modern' Guildhall, with its charming clock tower, built in Victorian times, and now referred to as the Town Hall. 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Here's a nice shop for you to visit. Plenty of cream cakes and other goodies for the beach, and on the way back to your car, pop in for a takeaway cream tea, consisting of six scones, jam and Cornish Cream, all for about £3.60. 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  A picture of the War Memorial, which seems to be in a particularly attractive setting, with the Looe River and Bridge as the backdrop. The Quayside Car Park is adjacent, to the left of the photo. Notice, too, the obligatory Gull, perched atop the memorial! 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  A picture of the East Looe Quayside, from the bridge. You will notice the fishing boats alongside, and the imposing 'modern' Town Hall, with its tower and clock. 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Looe can get very congested in the peak visitor season, from June until September. If you enter the town from Plymouth or Liskeard direction, as you enter the town limits, on the right is the small railway station, with a car park. You may be lucky here, as many visitors... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  The Harbour, as far as the Bridge, often presents a busy scene, with several vessels loading or discharging simultaneously. In the not too distant past it was not unusual to find fishing vessels 2wo or three abreast along the quayside, as Looe was one of the principal... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Unlike many seaside towns, Looe does have an attractive collection of shops. Many, of course, are of the gift and novelty kind, with 'Kiss me Quick' type hats, but there are many attractive shops too. My relatives couldn't keep out of them, and we had to return to the car... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  West Looe is not that picturesque, but it still has a wonderful quayside, where one may wander and stare across the Looe River at the enchanting sights of East Looe. Above the quayside you will find most of the commercial hotels and guest houses, almost all of which afford... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Above the Bridge the valley widens, and the waters, calm and placid, have the appearance of a lake. This feature is generally supposed to have imparted its name to the town; for the Cornish Looe has a similar signification to the Gaelich Loch and the Erse Lough. The steep... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  To the right of the beach is the stone pier, known from its shape as the 'Banjo,' which forms a breakwater and eastern arm of the harbour entrance. The Banjo provides an agreeable lounge and look-out. Hours can be spent here, just sitting and watching the boats passing in... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  The beach at East Looe is particularly fine, with soft, golden sand. However, it isn't really that large, particularly when the tide is on its way in, and there are hundreds of holidaymakers looking for a vacant spot in odrer to do some sunbathing. 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Looe is one of those quaint old towns where the old and interesting buildings are to be found amongst the more modern shops and other small buisnesses. Of special note is the Old Guildhall, with its stone stairs and wooden balustrade leading up to the large room where the... 

 Geoff_Wright Says:  A picturesque grantie bridge of seven main arches, widened in 1960, crosses the harbour and connects the two towns, incidentally providing a superb view, both up and down the river. A hundred yards below this bridge stood an earlier bridge of fifteen arches, with an oratory...